Re-Fried Bean Subs (Vegetarian or Vegan)

Submitted by 3KillerBs

"I tried some vegan cooking when my niece was visiting and this hot sandwich went over well. Even the omnivores liked them so its a good option for mixed groups."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 17
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 (16 ounce) can fat-free refried beans (regular re-fried beans have lard)
• 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• 1 green pepper, seeded and sliced
• 2 jalapeno peppers or 1 red pepper, seeded and sliced
• 1 zucchini, thinly sliced (6-8-inch)
• 1⁄2 cup sliced mushrooms
• 1 dash cumin
• 1 dash garlic powder
• 1 dash red pepper flakes (optional)
• salt
• 2 tablespoons black olives, sliced
• 1⁄2 cup shredded lettuce
• 1⁄2 cup Baby Spinach
• sliced tomatoes (optional)
• olive oil (for frying)
• 2 hoagie rolls (12-inch)
• shredded cheese (optional)

directions

1. Heat the re-fried beans and reserve until vegetables are ready.
2. Split hoagie buns if necessary and toast under broiler if desired.
3. Pre-heat oven to 450°F.
4. Heat olive oil on medium heat in heavy skillet.
5. Saute onions until half-cooked.
6. Add green peppers, jalapenos, and zucchini and continue sauteing until the vegetables are half-cooked. Adjust heat if necessary -- you want a gentle browning without sogginess.
7. Add mushrooms and seasonings. Continue to cook until all vegetables are softened and lightly browned but not mushy.
8. Spread re fried beans on hoagie buns. Top with vegetable mix. Top that with cheese (or vegan cheese substitute).
9. Put in 450 oven or under broiler briefly to melt cheese.
10. Add olives, lettuce, spinach, and tomato then cut into 6-inch serving pieces.